Council OKs New City Manager, Attorney

The Annapolis City Council voted unanimously Monday to confirm both Thomas C. Andrews as city manager and Michael G. Leahy as city attorney, according to a news release.

Since Michael Pantelides became mayor in December, Annapolis has lost its city attorney, city manager, assistant city manager, planning director and transportation director through resignations or firings, reports The Baltimore Sun.

Brian Woodward stepped down as Acting City Manager July 30, and resigned as the city’s Recreation and Parks Director, Patch earlier reported. Woodward cited heath issues as his reason for leaving the city, according to a news release.

Andrews has more than 40 years of government management experience with demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, operations analysis, intergovernmental relations, environmental management and fiscal operations and budgeting.

The city says Leahy is a legal professional with significant experience as a senior executive, attorney, regulator and policy maker. He brings experience in land use and environmental regulation, development finance and permitting, economic development, and venture funding to the position.

Both men will begin work on Sept. 30. Andrews will receive an annual salary of $130,000 and Leahy will receive and annual salary of $128,475.